Robotic heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication for achalasia in a woman with morbid obesity
JOURNAL OF ROBOTIC SURGERY, vol.6, no.4, pp.371-374, 2012 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Case Report
- Volume: 6 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s11701-012-0357-0
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ROBOTIC SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.371-374
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Gazi University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Abstract Achalasia is a relatively rare condition with a
prevalence estimated at less than 0.001 %. Laparoscopic or
robotic Heller myotomy is an effective surgical treatment
for achalasia. We present the first published case of a
morbidly obese achalasia patient treated with robotic
Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication. The operative
time was 175 min, with an estimated blood loss of 110 ml.
The patient had a normal bowel transit on postoperative
day 2, and he was discharged on postoperative day 4 on a
liquid diet. A follow-up at 2 months showed significant
resolved symptoms of achalasia.